The Canadian Press

That number has risen steadily over the last year and a half, from about 21 per cent of employees on the hunt for a new job in June 2021 to 28 per cent a year ago and 31 per cent six months ago.

Small business owners have a slightly better outlook on the year ahead than a month ago but their short-term outlook has worsened

Grocery prices climbed at a faster annual rate in November. The federal agency said prices rose 11.4 per cent annually, up from 11 per cent in October.

Retail spending in Canada showed early signs of a slowdown just as the holiday shopping season ramped up this fall, according to new figures.

As of today, companies can no longer produce or bring into Canada plastic checkout bags, cutlery, stir sticks, straws and takeout containers.

With the holiday season in full swing and "Dry January" around the corner, Canadians might find more non-alcoholic options on menus and store shelves.

The Gatineau-based firm’s first-quarter net loss compared with a net loss of more than $116.9 million a year earlier.

Job search company Indeed says postings on its site for Canadian tech roles have dropped 32 per cent since May and are showing no signs of stabilizing.

The Ottawa tech company is abandoning plans to open an office at The Well complex at King Street West and Spadina Avenue.

The association said Thursday the move lower more than erased the gain seen in October and resumed the overall trend lower for the year.